American Restaurant – Northalsted/Lakeview. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.8 Went to a friend’s favorite spot for her birthday—she’s a regular there, and now we get why. The food, the drinks, the service… FANTASTIC. Every bite was packed with flavor. I was honestly blown away. We started with the steak tartare (chef’s kiss) and for mains: Wood’s […]
Middle Eastern Restaurant – Lakeview. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.2 One of my absolute favorite brunch spots in the city is a place I always take friends from out of town—specifically for their incredible Kurdish Breakfast. It’s an experience that feels both comforting and exciting every time. You start by picking a type of scrambled egg
Filipino Restaurant – Lakeview. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.7 I’ve had this Filipino restaurant on my list for a while, and I’m so glad I finally got to try it! From start to finish, everything was seasoned perfectly and packed with incredible flavor. We started with the Chicken Egg Rolls, which were crispy, flavorful, and a
Pizza Restaurant – Lakeview. Flavor Scale (1-5): 3.9 Over the weekend, my friends and I stumbled upon a little NY-style pizza spot in Lakeview, and it was exactly what I’ve been looking for! (I know, ironic in Chicago, right?) It’s a small place with amazing staff. When we got there, they weren’t technically open yet,
Vietnamese Restaurant – Lakeview. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.7 If you’re ever in the city and craving some seriously good Pho, I’ve got the perfect spot for you. Every friend I’ve taken there agrees—it’s amazing! Their broth is always packed with so much flavor, I never even need to add sriracha or hoisin sauce. It’s just
Swedish Restaurant – Lakeview. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.0 My friends and I decided to check out this Swedish restaurant in Lakeview, and I have to say, it was a great experience! I’d never had Swedish food before, but it turned out to be pretty good! The place has a cozy, diner-like vibe, and it’s famous
Thai Restaurant – Lakeview. Flavor Scale (1-5): 5 My Favorite Thai Spot in Chicago Okay, I might be a little biased, but I honestly think this is the best Thai spot in Chicago. The food is always full of flavor, the vibe is super vibrant, and the service is on point. I recently brought some
Pizza Restaurant – Lakeview. Flavor Scale (1-5): 3.5 Zaza’s Pizzeria in Lakeview had been on my list for a while, and I finally got the chance to check it out with a friend. This low-key spot serves a variety of thin crust pizzas, and during lunch, they even offer pizza by the slice, which is
Asian Fusion Restaurant – Lakeview. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.8 A friend thought she had been to this restaurant before and wanted me to try it. However, when we arrived, she quickly realized it wasn’t the place she had in mind. By the end of our lunch, we were thrilled by her mistake. BITES turned out
Asian Fusion – Lakeview. Flavor Scale (1-5): 3.9 You don’t get to eat at a 2-dimmensional restaurant everyday! This past weekend, a friend and I decided to try this unique spot. Entering the restaurant feels like you are entering a life-sized drawing or sketch. The space looks really cool but it’s not that big, so